Comparison

Central Station vs Viewra 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Central Station

Connect to a model train control system to view and share track layouts. Control locomotives, monitor signals, and see community-shared designs. No physical device is required to participate.

Highlights
  • View track layouts
  • Upload and share layouts
  • Browse community layouts
  • Control locomotives
  • Monitor signals and switches
  • Real-time updates
Features
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The definitive wireless controller for your Märklin Central Station 2 or 3. Take full command of your model railway from anywhere on your local network. Marklin CS Controller delivers a fluid, native experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV — no adapter, no laptop, no fuss. LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL • Circular speed gauge with warm-to-hot colour feedback • One-tap Stop, direction toggle, and preset speeds (Slow, Med, Fast, Full) • Live 24-function grid with Märklin-standard icons (light, sound, horn, smoke, pantograph, cab light …) • Real-time state sync with the CS3 — see speeds and functions change from any hand controller LAYOUT AND ACCESSORIES • Direct fetch of your CS3's full track diagram — turntables, three-way switches, signals, feedback modules — rendered in native quality • Tap accessories on the diagram to switch them instantly • Digital turntable control with 48-position dial ROUTES AND AUTOMATION • Build named sequences of switch, signal, speed and delay commands • Trigger routes on feedback contact events • Live view of CS3 automation state (running / stopped / auto-mode) MULTI-USER • Connect up to four PlayStation, Xbox or MFi game controllers • Multi-loco column view — drive 2 or 4 trains side-by-side on iPad or Mac • Full keyboard support: arrow keys for speed, D for direction, 1–9 for functions WEBCAM • Watch your layout live from a connected IP camera • MJPEG stream or JPEG snapshot mode, configurable per interval MORE • Full CS3 backup management — download or create backups directly • Automatic Central Station discovery on your LAN • Import your existing roster from lokomotive.cs2 • Statistics: paths completed, operating hours per locomotive • Split View, Stage Manager, multiple windows on Mac • Dark Mode adapts to your ambient lighting • Deep integration with CS2 and CS3 (v2.6 and above) Requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or 3 on the same network. No subscription. No account. No tracking.

About

Viewra 3D

Features
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Viewra 3D is a local-first 3D model viewer designed for private and smooth file viewing. No account registration or cloud upload required. Supports a wide range of 3D and CAD/BIM formats, including 3DM, 3DS, 3MF, AMF, BIM, BREP, DAE, FBX, FCStd, GLTF, IFC, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, OFF, PLY, and WRL. * Model Tree Show or hide model nodes by hierarchy to focus on specific structures and parts. * Section View Inspect internal structures and hidden components with interactive sectioning. * Exploded View Separate assembly components for a clearer understanding of part relationships. * Screenshot Export Capture the current view and export high-resolution images for sharing or documentation. * Multi-Format Export Export models to STL, PLY, GLB, OFF, 3DM, BIM, and other 3D formats for easier collaboration and data exchange. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Central Station4 screens
Viewra 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Viewra 3D at Free against Central Station's $4.99. Central Station's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Viewra 3D is free to download; Central Station costs $4.99 up front. Viewra 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Central Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Central Station ships an update every 3 weeks, Viewra 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Central Station versus Viewra 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCentral StationViewra 3D
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPosition Games LimitedShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Central Station

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Viewra 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Viewra 3D Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Viewra 3D Pro (1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Viewra 3D Pro (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is Central Station free?
Central Station costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Viewra 3D free?
Viewra 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Central Station or Viewra 3D have ads?
Neither Central Station nor Viewra 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Central Station or Viewra 3D?
Central Station ships an update every 3 weeks, and Viewra 3D every 4 months. Most recently, Central Station was updated on October 21, 2026 and Viewra 3D on October 12, 2026.

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